For the basics, this location of TownePlace Suites just off Shea in Scottsdale does it well. Good bed, complete, yet small kitchen area, sofa bed and work desk. I had not stayed in the Townplace Suites concept of Marriott, so the description of the room is the same concept as Residence inn, but smaller and cheaper fixtures. Such as the kitchen is about half the size of the equivalent Residence Inn space. The room as well. A preformed tub/shower vs. tile in the Residence Inn version -- you get the idea.

The biggest surprise was the lack of lobby space. From the pictures on the website, I imagined a lobby where breakfast would be available in a "social" type gathering area. What is there is just a type home living room size with a few chairs - certainly not a "lobby" by any stretch of the imagination. Check in was done at a sit down desk.

We didn't use the pool, but it is next to one of the buildings within the parking area. Landscaping was done well, and the exteriors were pleasant.

What I found surprising in the room, is all the doors were done in a darker tone wood with cream walls - which made the room feel darker than it was and an older feel, rather than the dark wood and warm colors of the updated versions of Courtyard and Residence Inn.

All in all, a functional location for the extended stay guest on a tighter budget. Luxury this is not, but very functional.

Old, tired hotel. They made a billing error on my account and I had to make NUMEROUS calls to both the hotel and corporate....still dealing with it....overcharged by 500+.

I have not stayed in this brand of Marriott hotel prior to this stay and I'm not sure I'd rush do it again. I work in Long Term Care and truly believe the furnishings came from remodeled skilled nursing facilities. The hotel was clean but dark and it was tired looking. Overall, it was worth what was charged but a little surprising for Marriott.

Don't expect too much or too little and you'll be fine. This is a limtied services property. Pool is in the parking lot. breakfast is cereal and yogurt. Simple rooms. Lowish prices. Good location for getting to spring training games but not a place you'd want to hang out at otherwise.